MLB Dodgers suffer a major defeat in the championship game with Shohei Ohtani and other main players replaced and fielders forced to pitch in the humiliation A series of injuries put the starting pitchers at a critical juncture
Dodgers pitcher Shohei Otani watching the game (AP)
◆US Major League Phillies 10-1 Dodgers (9th, Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Dodgers pitcher Shohei Otani (30) started as the designated hitter on the 9th (10th Japan time) in the away game against the Phillies, striking out swinging, hitting to left field, and walking, with 1 hit and 1 stolen base in 2 at-bats, and was replaced by a pinch hitter in the 4th at-bat with no outs and a runner on first base in the 7th inning with the team trailing by 8 runs. This was the first time in about 2 months since the home game against the Reds on May 16 that a player has been replaced in the middle of the game, excluding absences, and the first time this season that a player has been replaced before the 7th inning. The Dodgers suffered a major defeat with starter Miller giving up 9 runs in the 4th inning, resulting in their second consecutive loss.
It was a humiliating defeat for the Dodgers. Their opponent was the Phillies, the strongest team in both leagues, who had a record of 58 wins and 32 losses with 26 wins and a winning percentage of .644 before the game. The Dodgers also had the second-best record in the league with 19 wins and a winning percentage of .644, but the National League “showdown” took an unexpected turn.
The starter, Miller, was an unexpected surprise. In the second inning, with two outs and no runners on base, they walked former Angel Marsh, who stole second base, and then gave up three consecutive hits to give the team three first-run runs. In the third inning, with one out and runners on first and second, they prevented any additional runs, but in the fourth inning, they gave up three consecutive hits from leadoff hitter Marsh, who added another run, and then gave up a grand slam home run, his eighth, with the bases loaded and no outs. They also gave up a solo home run, his sixth, to Stott. Miller left the game after four innings with 10 hits and nine runs allowed. Freeman was replaced in the bottom of the 5th, T. Hernandez in the bottom of the 6th, Ohtani in the top of the 7th, and Rojas in the bottom of the 7th.
Petersen, who pitched as the third pitcher in the 7th, gave up his 8th solo home run to Marsh and left the game with runners on first and second and two outs. With the score at 1-10 and 9 runs, fielder E. Hernandez took the mound in a humiliating turn of events. It was E. Hernandez”s first appearance on the mound in six years since 2018, but he pitched a perfect 1/3 inning, not allowing a single runner to reach base.
Glasnow, who also served as the opening pitcher that day, was placed on the injured list (IL) with a stiff back. It is a minor injury and is not expected to be a long-term absence, but starting pitchers Yamamoto and Buehler have already left the game, Kershaw has not yet returned, and Miller, who was expected to be a hit, was knocked out amid the continuing difficult situation. The starting pitchers are facing a critical moment. ?pri=l&w=640&h=426&exp=10800
The weather was hot and humid, so it was easy to get tired. Maybe they decided to stop the game early and let their main players rest. Everyone”s uniforms were soaked with sweat.
Outman should go to the minors again. He almost killed himself with no control over the opposing pitcher, but he swung at a low, crappy ball and struck out. Are you an Angel?
They haven”t been doing so well lately either. 7 losses in 10 games… Fans lament the Yankees” sudden slowdown. Judge”s batting average also drops, and fans say it”s terrible that they”re on the verge of falling to third place.
>>43 Because he”s weak Shohei Ohtani”s stats in scoring position 2024/7/9 14:08 Batting average .226 At bats 105 At bats 84 Hits 19 Home runs 1 RBIs 27 Strikeouts 18 Walks 17 Hit by pitch 1 Sacrifice bunt 0 Sacrifice flies 3
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